This bill amends the Code of West Virginia regarding the issuance of special registration plates for organizations. It clarifies the application process by requiring organizations to submit sufficient information, including a proposed design, to the commissioner for approval. A significant change is the requirement that organizations must collect and submit applications from at least 100 persons of class A vehicles or 50 persons of class G vehicles before the design and production of the license plates can begin. Additionally, the bill allows for a waiver of the fee requirements through a concurrent resolution of the Legislature.

The bill also establishes that if an organization fails to meet the application and fee requirements within six months of approval, they cannot produce the plate until a new application is submitted and approved, with a two-year waiting period for unsuccessful organizations. Furthermore, it sets forth the fees associated with the application and annual renewal of special registration plates, and it allows the commissioner to discontinue the issuance of plates if the number of valid registrations falls below the specified thresholds. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the process and ensure that special registration plates are only produced for organizations that can demonstrate sufficient support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-3-14e